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Saturday Breast Cancer Run Honors Memory of Local Woman

The "Lace UP 5K" kicks off at 8 a.m. On-site registration will be available.

A race to benefit breast cancer awareness and research is planned for this weekend in Suwanee.Β 

The 5K race begins at 8 a.m., June 8, at North Gwinnett Church, 4963 West Price Road.Β 

There will be on-site registration for anyone who wants to participate. The cost is $30 a person. Registration opens at 7 a.m.

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The race is in honor of Margaret Gilbert, who died from breast cancer four years ago at 41.

According to race's website, Gilbert was well-known in the Gwinnett County swim community.

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"She was a true inspiration to everyone she met," the website stated.

Proceeds from the race will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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